General Counsel
Civitech is a public benefit corporation dedicated to creating a fairer and more equitable democracy by building the tools and infrastructure needed to increase civic participation, empower Democratic candidates to win, and support the success of progressive causes. Since its founding in 2019, over 1400 partners—a range of nonprofit organizations, national political committees, and individual campaigns—have utilized Civitech ’s tools to reach tens of millions of voters to help create a more equitable and progressive democracy.
The General Counsel will serve as Civitech 's primary legal advisor, providing guidance on contracts, corporate governance, employment matters, compliance, risk management, and vendor relationships. This role will help ensure the company's legal framework supports growth while appropriately managing risk.
The ideal candidate is a practical business partner with deep expertise in business law, employment law, workforce compliance, and risk management. Experience advising organizations with remote, multi-state workforces and complex contractor relationships is highly desirable.
Experience with election law, campaign finance law, voter engagement programs, political communications, or campaign operations is a strong plus.
Civitech ’s Values:
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We act with Integrity – At Civitech , we hold ourselves to the highest standards and value open and transparent communications with all of our stakeholders. Our rigorous approach to product design, testing, and data science leads to accurate assessments of our outcomes and challenges us to constantly improve our tools.
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We are Changemakers – As a team, Civitech seeks to make transformational change in our democracy by eliminating obstacles meant to hamper contribution from every member of the community.
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We are Collaborators - Buoyed by our mission, we look for opportunities to partner with everyone committed to making democracy easier to participate in. We seek to understand the challenges our partners face and use our skills and creativity to help them solve them.
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We are Bold – We recognize that disruptive change won’t come with doing business as usual. Civitech seeks to revolutionize civic participation by bringing innovation and creativity to politics.
Why Work at Civitech :
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Stock Options
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- Parental Leave
- Flexible Schedules
- Professional Development Stipend
- Monthly Office Upkeep Stipend
Responsibilities
Legal Review and Risk Management
- Review customer, vendor, partner, and procurement agreements to identify legal, financial, operational, and compliance risks.
- Advise internal stakeholders on contract structure, liability, indemnification, intellectual property, privacy, and other legal considerations.
- Develop and maintain contract templates, legal standards, and approval processes.
- Ensure agreements align with company policies, risk tolerance, and strategic objectives.
- Review proposed contract modifications and provide guidance on legal implications.
- Maintain and improve the company's overall contracting framework.
Corporate Governance and Business Operations
- Serve as the primary legal advisor to the executive leadership team.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, and other corporate transactions.
- Assist with corporate filings, entity management, and governance requirements.
- Develop internal policies and procedures to support organizational growth and compliance.
Employment Law and Workforce Compliance
- Advise operations and leadership on employment-related matters, including hiring, performance management, investigations, disciplinary actions, terminations, and workforce planning.
- Provide guidance regarding employee and independent contractor classification, wage and hour